Welcome to the EnergyExplorium...It's more than a Visitor's Center
You don't have to be a nuclear scientist to understand nuclear energy. A visit to the EnergyExplorium can teach you all about nuclear power. Whether you’re interested in learning about nuclear energy or drawn by one of its attractions, people of all ...
Power Plants End Summer on a High Note
There’s nothing more reminiscent of a summer in the South than the sound of crickets in the distance, the smell of honeysuckle in the air and sitting under the starry skies enjoying a movie. It might bring back memories for some of the old drive-ins, ...
Nuclear Fuel: What do we do with that stuff?
All nuclear power reactors use uranium fuel to generate electricity. This fuel consists of small ceramic pellets stacked into metal fuel rods, which are bound together into fuel assemblies that are eight to 12 feet in length. Once fuel has been used ...
Boy Scouts Flock to Local Nuclear Plants Year After Year
Engineering, nuclear science, environmental science, chemistry. No, they’re not just subjects some of our nuclear teammates majored in as college students, but in fact, represent just a few of the Boy Scout merit badges taught at McGuire, Catawba and ...
Nuclear Security – Mission Focused
Photo of a hidden adversary The assault team is settled on the wood line on a night with no moon. They are fine tuning their approach route, waiting for the right opportunity. In a few short seconds, they are identified, assessed and engaged by the ...
In This Industry, Partnerships Are Key - Part 1
The success of the nuclear industry relies on a plethora of community and professional partnerships. Nuclear professionals build relationships and work closely with others outside the industry to inform and protect the public, recruit new talent for ...
Duke Energy and Progress Energy Merge Nuclear Fleets
On July 2, Duke Energy and Progress Energy completed their merger, making the new Duke Energy the biggest U.S. electric utility – based on market capitalization, generation capacity and number of customers. The new company will have approximately ...
By Land or By Boat, Thousands Attend McGuire's Summer Concert
Rain or shine, the show must go on! Luckily, it was shine, and more than 8,000 people enjoyed the sounds of the Charlotte Symphony on June 22 on the EnergyExplorium lawn, and by boat as the sun set over Lake Norman. Musicians played for a little over ...
McGuire Celebrates 30 Years of Being an Industry Leader and Devoted Member of the Community
McGuire Celebrates 30 Years of Being an Industry Leader and Devoted Member of the Community “This plant will be a good neighbor. And, will provide power to the prosperous, progressive Piedmont Carolinas.” - William Bulgin McGuire, Duke Power President ...
Lessons Learned from Fukushima
In the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Duke Energy and others in the nuclear industry have begun to apply lessons learned from Fukushima. Personnel at nuclear stations operated by Duke Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission ...